Three teams interested in Basso

Basso intends to train fully during his ban.

Basso intends to train fully during his ban. (Image credit: AFP)

Only two days have passed since the Italian cycling federation (FCI) handed down the maximum sentence of 24 months to Ivan Basso which will see the Italian out of competition until October 2008, but Basso is already making plans for his return to the peloton.

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